Members Map? [Archive] - The Firehall.com Forum

Scuba

02-09-2005, 10:44 AM

I've seen a few sites that have something like this - a map that lets you put a pin on your location (with optional participation).

Personaly I think its kinda neat to see where people are from, and the graphical representation of what a truely national place this is.....

So. What about it? :D

five_alarm

02-10-2005, 08:15 AM

We have been tossing this idea around for a while now and we like it. Please bear in mind that the priority of this enhancement to the site is not high so it could take some time before this idea makes the leap to reality.

keep the ideas coming.

JGallagher

02-24-2005, 11:10 AM

I think that this would be a sweet idea. I am all for it!!

Scuba

06-16-2005, 03:59 AM

So.....back to the top ;)

When we gonna start seeing all these improvements rolling out?

You lads are holding a pretty steady 4.89/5.........shouldn't you be striving to bump that one up a tad?

five_alarm

06-16-2005, 06:48 AM

So.....When we gonna start seeing all these improvements rolling out?

Be patient young Jedi, there are many grand things to come.
Soon it will be clear.....Soon.

Scuba

09-12-2005, 10:18 AM

Still waiting ;)

Be patient young Jedi, there are many grand things to come.
Soon it will be clear.....Soon.

smoke286

09-12-2005, 02:39 PM

You know you can get that feature for any website free at Bravenet

Punctualdeer

09-12-2005, 04:09 PM

I think that this would be a sweet idea. I am all for it!!
It would be good and interresting to see all the mark on the map. On my PC i have "Atlas mondial encarta 2001" and i place mark every place where i have been and the family.

wilderness

09-13-2005, 04:18 AM

Be patient young Jedi, there are many grand things to come.
Soon it will be clear.....Soon.
Jedi now thats funny, he's short and round, anything but

five_alarm

09-13-2005, 07:42 AM

Jedi now thats funny, he's short and round, anything but
Did I say Jedi?

I ment Judi!

Still waiting
http://www.firehall.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26638&postcount=62 (http://www.firehall.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26638&postcount=62)

Your like a Kid
"Mom....Dad said.....but I want..."
"Are we there yet?" "Are we there yet?" "Are we there yet?"

WAIT OUT!

:cool:

dentedhead

09-13-2005, 07:47 AM

Did I say Jedi?

I ment Judi! Quote False_Alarm

Is that Garland or in disguise?

Jed I is that Mr Clampetts heir?

Dentedhead

Scuba

09-13-2005, 08:19 AM

nananananananana

:p

ARE WE THERE YET?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

fire_code

09-13-2005, 08:31 AM

You know you can get that feature for any website free at Bravenet

I took a quick look at it but we're not too big on using "free" third party hosted solutions. These things usually have a cost, usually at the expense of the users. We have no way to ensure that your information is remaining private or if you, or our site, is some how being tracked and monitored; your privacy is pretty important to us. It also contains content that we can not control (ie. advertising pop-ups). I'm sure you've noticed we've tried hard to keep advertising to a minimum 'round here, and pop-up ads are something that really irritate me. I don't really want to introduce a feature that is going to bombard you with pop-ups for "Virtual Poker" and the likes. Not to mention that I am a pretentious geek. Like I said earlier, I do think I have a solution, it's just not super high on the list right now.

ABFF37

09-13-2005, 08:33 AM

I took a quick look at it but we're not too big on using "free" third party hosted solutions. These things usually have a cost, usually at the expense of the users. We have no way to ensure that your information is remaining private or if you, or our site, is some how being tracked and monitored; your privacy is pretty important to us. It also contains content that we can not control (ie. advertising pop-ups). I'm sure you've noticed we've tried hard to keep advertising to a minimum 'round here, and pop-up ads are something that really irritate me. I don't really want to introduce a feature that is going to bombard you with pop-ups for "Virtual Poker" and the likes. Not to mention I am a pretentious geek. Like I said earlier, I do think I have a solution, it's just not super high on the list right now.

Love the idea of the map...but also love the idea of "no pop-ups" LOL...thanks fire_code :)

AB

Roadwarrior

09-14-2005, 04:38 AM

ARE WE THERE YET?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Maybe this will keep him happy for a while....:)

Scuba

09-14-2005, 04:40 AM

OH SHIT!

So that's where I am!@!!!!!!

Thanks man. I love ya. (totaly non-gay/sheep love btw) :rolleyes:

Roadwarrior

09-14-2005, 04:43 AM

Hey buddy...couldn't resist....:)

tr23

09-14-2005, 06:35 AM

Scuba

09-14-2005, 06:39 AM

Fire Code, you do an awesome job at keeping this great for the people visiting.

Oh sure...look at the new guy nosing up to the brass already....

Hey TR23 - here's a nappy - wipe your nose off.

PS, some of these ideas for the site are great, and I can't wait to see them.

Yeah....so lets see the map!!! :P

btw...

I'M JUST KIDDING

fire_code

09-14-2005, 06:55 AM

Fire Code, you do an awesome job at keeping this great for the people visiting. I'm sure it would easier to put on all the adds, allow pop-ups, and pocket some coin out of the deal. It's appreciated how simple and fun the site is to navigate. Thanks for awesome resource this site has become.

Thanks. We have always looked for other mediums other than advertising to fund Firehall.com. We take pride in our site and nothing clutters up the look and feel of a site more than intrusive ads and popups.

Yeah....so lets see the map!!!

Now if only there was a way to limit the number of smart asses around here ;).

Scuba

09-14-2005, 06:56 AM

Now if only there was a way to limit the number of smart asses around here ;).

You wouldn't have any members left!!!

You're the guys who decided to start a firefighters website......like it or lump it :p

ps.

If you get rid of the rest - I'm sure I can try to pick up the slack from'em......
well....all execpt that wilderness guy......

wilderness

09-14-2005, 07:23 AM

You wouldn't have any members left!!!

You're the guys who decided to start a firefighters website......like it or lump it :p

ps.

If you get rid of the rest - I'm sure I can try to pick up the slack from'em......
well....all execpt that wilderness guy......
i think it was once said i would rather be a smart ass then a dumb ass....... :o

Whitewater_419

09-15-2005, 11:11 AM

I took a quick look at it but we're not too big on using "free" third party hosted solutions. These things usually have a cost, usually at the expense of the users. We have no way to ensure that your information is remaining private or if you, or our site, is some how being tracked and monitored; your privacy is pretty important to us. It also contains content that we can not control (ie. advertising pop-ups). I'm sure you've noticed we've tried hard to keep advertising to a minimum 'round here, and pop-up ads are something that really irritate me. I don't really want to introduce a feature that is going to bombard you with pop-ups for "Virtual Poker" and the likes. Not to mention that I am a pretentious geek. Like I said earlier, I do think I have a solution, it's just not super high on the list right now.

You might want to post a request for suggestions on maps with user input in the usenet newsgroup alt.www.webmaster

You'd probably have your answer in less than 24 hours. (The regulars in there have helped me meet many a deadline when I run across something I'm not familiar with (and given I'm a Perl/MySQL geek, when faced with JavaScript/Flash crud, that can happen quickly :) ))

firefighter26

09-15-2005, 11:25 AM

Now if only there was a way to limit the number of smart asses around here ;).

What about trouble makers like me, is there a cap on those?

I thought that a member's map would work out pretty good but I can understand the amount of programing that would need to go into it not to mention all the things to take into consideration, such as map detail, change of address (because you know someone will move!), etc, etc. Also, not every town or village is going to be on a map, especially a HUGE map of Canada (it was a pretty big country last time I checked!) so I am sure that someone will complain that their marker is in the wrong spot, etc.

I can tell why it isn't high on the priority list because of the logistics involved!!! Or perhaps Fire_code has some other plans up his sleeve............... QUICK, get the code-ster another can of JOLT!!

fire_code

09-15-2005, 11:30 AM

You might want to post a request for suggestions on maps with user input in the usenet newsgroup alt.www.webmaster (http://www.webmaster)

You'd probably have your answer in less than 24 hours. (The regulars in there have helped me meet many a deadline when I run across something I'm not familiar with (and given I'm a Perl/MySQL geek, when faced with JavaScript/Flash crud, that can happen quickly :) ))

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Like I said ealier we already know how we are going to do it, but like everything it will take some time to implement. We have a number of things on the go right now, please be patient. I think you guys will get more than you expect from this feature.

firefighter26

09-15-2005, 12:02 PM

Ass Kissing = On

That sounds great fire_code, you all do such a GREAT job running this place for all us smart asses and trouble makers!

Don't think it doesn't go un-noticed. I know I have been spreading the word to everyone I know to give this place a look (and I will be making some purchases from the firehall.com store soon)!

With all the great things found on this website and the ability to share ideas and experiences with firefighters all over Canada (yeah, the US an overseas too) I sometimes wonder if the site can get any better short of us getting a tax break for being members (can you set something like that up???).

I don't know who said it, but "knowledge is power" and having a place like firehall.com for us to share with a group the knowledge we have each learned individually is a great achievement. Yeah, we might be smartasses and trouble makers, but we do exchange ideas and experiences and in doing so this website has helped make countless fire departments and communities across Canada (and the US and overseas) a better, more effective, place.

Keep up the great work!

Ass Kissing = Off

Naw, it's all true! Fire_code and the rest of you administration type guys (and gals if you have any on staff) do a great job an I like this site better than the "other one" I used to visit. Everyone seems to get along here!

Perhaps this photo will help get ScubaJudge off your back!

Whitewater_419

09-15-2005, 12:21 PM

Ass Kissing = On

{snip}
Perhaps this photo will help get ScubaJudge off your back!

Damn, that's waaay too much work, figuring out where to put the arrow.

Here, I have a *much* easier member map solution :

Scuba

09-15-2005, 01:21 PM

Hey F_C What were you saying about smart asses?

I think I dug the hole out back deep enough to fit a few of them in it.....

firefighter26

09-15-2005, 01:28 PM

Hey F_C What were you saying about smart asses?

HEY HEY HEY, WAIT A MINUTE.

I am not a smart ass! I am a TROUBLE MAKER. BIG Difference!

We've got a union, a health plan, a secret handshake and lets not forget the top secret hologram encoded membership cards, complete with GPS, lazer retina scanner and a bio-recognition hardware module to keep non-trouble makers from using them.....

Jude, next time get it straight you smart ass!

fire_code

09-23-2005, 12:31 PM

Well I had a few spare moments yesterday, so I thought I'd get this out of the way...

Because our service is free to our members we were able to use the API provided by the good people at Google (http://maps.google.com). This not only allows us to provide you with a detailed map with great navigation and zoom controls, but satellite imagery to go along with it. As we state on the page, please keep in mind that this can be accessed by anyone, you probably don't want to zoom in and put a marker right on top of your house. You may do so if you wish, but it's probably not a good idea. If you do not zoom into street level when adding marker the text "approx. location" will display in your marker information. For example, if you zoom into the Greater Vancouver area, you will see that I have placed a marker on top of the Firehall Office because we don't mind people dropping in to have a chat. However if you zoom into my personal marker you will notice that it is in an East Van park and states that it is an "approx. location", this prevents ScubaJude from washing up on my doorstep at 3:00AM, instead he will passout in the park a safe distance from me:D. Let me know what you guys think...

http://firehall.com/membersmap.php (http://firehall.com/membersmap.php)

Scuba

09-23-2005, 12:57 PM

oh captain my captain.

GREAT JOB CODE!!!!!

wilderness

09-23-2005, 01:15 PM

oh captain my captain.

GREAT JOB CODE!!!!!
what a suck up....... DOG PUNCHER

firefighter26

09-23-2005, 01:23 PM

damn that's cool......... slightly better resolution than my members map!

irsqyu

09-23-2005, 01:32 PM

Looks Good, I see everyone is adding their balloon already. Are you going to have a button in "Site Features" for easy access?

fire_code

09-23-2005, 01:42 PM

Are you going to have a button in "Site Features" for easy access?

Yes, but I thought I'd leave it hidden in the forum over the weekend. I want to give the veteran Firehall.com users a chace to break it before I let it loose on the general public:D.

irsqyu

09-23-2005, 02:18 PM

Yes, but I thought I'd leave it hidden in the forum over the weekend. I want to give the veteran Firehall.com users a chace to break it before I let it loose on the general public:D.
Understandable!! Thanks

FFWannabe

09-23-2005, 02:42 PM

That's pretty darn cool fire_code! Me likes it!!

Sue :)

tr23

09-23-2005, 03:33 PM

Very snazzy fire_code!

dentedhead

09-24-2005, 07:48 AM

Thanks F_C.I dint think I would find my hood, but I did.If anyone is in the area please feel free to stop in.Its easy to find.

Dentedhead

Scuba

09-24-2005, 08:01 AM

hey DH......try again.... I don't see ya on there!

Roadwarrior

09-24-2005, 08:56 AM

Looks like Ontario is a popular spot....

dentedhead

09-24-2005, 09:08 AM

hey DH......try again.... I don't see ya on there!

Look up,look wayyy up.I still couldnt afford a waterfront lot.

Dentedhead

telesquirt

09-24-2005, 02:40 PM

It must be just me-----I can't seem to get this map thing to work----I can move it around but thats it!

irsqyu

09-24-2005, 07:02 PM

Thanks F_C.I dint think I would find my hood, but I did.If anyone is in the area please feel free to stop in.Its easy to find.

Dentedhead
It's a good thing I got a boat, you being on an Island and all!!
Seriously, my brother used to be the Fire Chief in Rankin Inlet, not far from your house.
Does your chief wear a red suit with white retroreflective fuzz?

ABFF37

09-24-2005, 09:05 PM

Look up,look wayyy up.I still couldnt afford a waterfront lot.

Dentedhead

......Santa?

dentedhead

09-25-2005, 05:35 AM

......Santa?

Nope. His younger brother Sharp.

Dentedhead

dentedhead

09-25-2005, 05:40 AM

It's a good thing I got a boat, you being on an Island and all!!
Seriously, my brother used to be the Fire Chief in Rankin Inlet, not far from your house.
Does your chief wear a red suit with white retroreflective fuzz?

No boat required, the ice is just about ready to drive on.Chief wears a red suit and usually has a retroreflective nose.Its not really that fuzzy.

Dentedhead

tr23

09-25-2005, 09:51 AM

Looks like Ontario is a popular spot....

Don't forget that we are the Center of The Universe. :D

iamvff

09-25-2005, 07:32 PM

Very cool map!! satellite imaging is awesome! But...Um....there does seem to be one issue...well...I was just looking around, and well...um...HEY JUDE....please close your windows, because that is just WRONG!!!! :eek: :o

iamvff :rolleyes:

fire_code

09-26-2005, 09:06 AM

It must be just me-----I can't seem to get this map thing to work----I can move it around but thats it!

Unfortuately, this is really javascript heavy and some older browsers (and the Opera browser) do not handle it very well. We will be looking at setting up an alternative method of viewing, which will be quite limited. If you wouldn't mind private messaging me the browser and version you are running (usually found under Help > About in the browser's menu).

I don't mind adding anyone to the map, so if you would like to be included just PM me the city/town and a short message to include on your marker.

ssifire

09-26-2005, 02:33 PM

Very cool Fire Code!

I'm planning the road trip now.

ssifire

09-26-2005, 02:38 PM

Look up,look wayyy up.I still couldnt afford a waterfront lot.

Dentedhead

Wow, now that's a work commute!

irsqyu

09-26-2005, 04:47 PM

Wow, now that's a work commute!
What makes you think DH has to commute, he is the Chief Ice Auger Technician/Water Supply Guy up there, they couldn't do without him. Can't you tell by some of his responses, sometimes the machine catches on a rough spot and spins him round and round, hence some of his strange ramblings.

dentedhead

09-26-2005, 05:19 PM

What makes you think DH has to commute, he is the Chief Ice Auger Technician/Water Supply Guy up there, they couldn't do without him. Can't you tell by some of his responses, sometimes the machine catches on a rough spot and spins him round and round, hence some of his strange ramblings.

Mommy is that you?Ill be in when im done feeding the chickens.

I dont know what you mean by strange ramblings,tourettes is tough to live with!Not to mention the head injury.

Nevermind being spun by an auger!

Dentedhead

firefighter26

09-27-2005, 10:39 AM

Well I had a few spare moments yesterday, so I thought I'd get this out of the way...

Naw, I am sure that jude's endless complaining finally got to ya and you figured it was easier to take the time to throw him a bone or he'd never shut up!!! You're probably just encouraging him now!!!

Regardless, great map with some great features. I like the satilite imagery as well..... not that clear, but pretty accurate (I can see my house, or rather the area around my house!!!)

Just a note, does look like to many 'mericans or Europeans kicking around the forums.....

wilderness

09-27-2005, 11:07 AM

Naw, I am sure that jude's endless complaining finally got to ya and you figured it was easier to take the time to throw him a bone or he'd never shut up!!! You're probably just encouraging him now!!!

Regardless, great map with some great features. I like the satilite imagery as well..... not that clear, but pretty accurate (I can see my house, or rather the area around my house!!!)

Just a note, does look like to many 'mericans or Europeans kicking around the forums.....I was also noticing that there is no firefighters in saskatchewan....mmmmmmmmmmm

iamvff

09-27-2005, 03:01 PM

I was also noticing that there is no firefighters in saskatchewan....mmmmmmmmmmm
It's flat with no trees....nothing to burn!

iamvff ;)

wilderness

09-27-2005, 07:05 PM

It's flat with no trees....nothing to burn!

iamvff ;)
I like your line of thinking.... by chance are you a white hat?

irsqyu

10-14-2005, 09:37 AM

It's flat with no trees....nothing to burn!

iamvff ;)

Look at all the Saskatchewan FD news in todays Firefighting Headlines, The Codester must be looking to do a recruitment and get a few of these people on his map:)

wilderness

10-14-2005, 10:19 AM

I,m telling you guys Alberta and Manitoba have these super sized tankers and pumpers with water canon's that cover Saskatchewan, thats why there is no buddy from there on the map....

irsqyu

10-20-2005, 05:07 PM

Yes, but I thought I'd leave it hidden in the forum over the weekend. I want to give the veteran Firehall.com users a chace to break it before I let it loose on the general public:D.

The map seems to be working well, no one can find it now, maybe you could put the button in site features. For those who can't find it, it's in the last post on page 3 of this thread.
Thanks IRSQYU:cool:

five_alarm

10-21-2005, 05:21 AM

Look upwards my friend look way up.
Note the horizontal red bar near the top of this page.
Starting from the left if you are logged in, User CP - FAQ - Members Map (http://www.firehall.com/membersmap.php)...
And if you are not Logged in, Register - FAQ - Members Map (http://www.firehall.com/membersmap.php)...
We believe this is the best place to hide a link for such a Feature.

F_A

wilderness

10-21-2005, 05:33 AM

irsqyu

10-21-2005, 06:07 AM

Cool, and how long has that been there? I guess I need to pay more attention.;)

firefighter26

10-21-2005, 07:22 AM

HIDE AND SEAK...... When will you guys stop improving the site, now we are adding games, you guys are the greatest..

I noticed the link in the red bar a day or so ago...... I guess I missed the memo as well!

Firefighter games....... hmmmm...... insteresting........ I made up a firefighter word search once full of different tool names and roads in the district, etc..... had over 150 words in total!!!! To bad only five guys bothered to do it... Oh well, I had fun putting it together one night. I bought the winner a bottle of rum after so that got everyone's attention! Bet there be more people participating next time around!

how about www.firehallpogo.com (http://www.firehallpogo.com) or something....... there's an idea.... yes.... a good idea...... it will do nicely...... nicely indeed......

irsqyu

01-11-2006, 07:52 AM

Just bringing this thread to the front for all the new members to take a look at. Check out and add to the members map on the red bar. Nice to see we have someone from Saskatchewan now, "JoeO"

mutts252

01-11-2006, 11:13 AM

Just bringing this thread to the front for all the new members to take a look at. Check out and add to the members map on the red bar. Nice to see we have someone from Saskatcewan now, "JoeO"

hey thanks i'd missed that until now... good thing i pay such close attention to everything :o

i added myself... yaaay... lol